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Merotto Prosecco – Bareta Brut and Cuvee del Fondatore

The Merotto Winery is located in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG production zone, known for its famous quality proseccos. In these Alpine foothills,  the vineyards of Giovanni Merotto are located in a ring of hills surrounding … Continue reading

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Val d’Oca Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene

I’ve just returned from Italy, where we hosted our Italiaoutdoors September Chefs on Bikes tour. A great time, fantastic weather, good company and lots of great food and wines. After our guests left, I spent a wonderful couple of days … Continue reading

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Roasted Figs with Grappa Mascarpone Cream

With the exception of special occasions, I am a simple dessert person. Fruit desserts are my favorite – usually fairly easy to prepare, and healthy – or at least better for you than a concoction of sugar, butter, and cream. … Continue reading

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Bagnoli di Sopra

The Bagnoli di Sopra DOC, established in 1995, covers an area that includes 15 municipalities in the Veneto province of Padua. The heart of this wine region is the town of Bagnoli di Sopra, an ancient Longobard village that grew … Continue reading

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Corti Benedettine del Padovano DOC

Another trip to Italy – and another chance to explore the wines I can’t find back in the US. There are several regions in the Veneto that have been on my list to check out, and I was able to … Continue reading

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